Day Out With Thomas

This is a fabulous event for the little "Thomas" fans (and the family too!) Join Thomas & Friends™ to enjoy train rides and take part in many Thomas-themed activities, most of which are free when you purchase tickets for the 12km steam and diesel train ride to Fernleigh and return.

Thomas the Tank Engine will be offering rides in his trucks. His friends Rusty and Bulgy will be there. Bulgy will be taking passengers on trips around the beautiful local countryside. And of course Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller, will be in charge for the day.

Face painting, storytelling, bouncy castle and other fun activities will be available free with your GVR Train Ticket.

A wide range of Thomas & Friends™ merchandise will be on sale, and refreshments will be available to purchase onsite.

Two trains, one diesel and one steam, will be operating 12km trips over the GVR line to Fernleigh, departing at 30-minute intervals. The first train departs at 9.30am, with the last train departing at 4pm.

The site is open from 9am – 4pm. Scheduled train times are below and you will receive an information handout upon entry. We recommend that you allow 3 hours for your "Day Out With Thomas".

Fares

Steam and Diesel Train Ride

Adult $25
Child $10 (2 years to 14 years)
Family $70 (up to 2 adults and 4 of your own children)Children under 2 years old ride freeNote: Your steam and diesel train ticket gives each ticket holder one ride and also includes all children’s entertainment (face painting, bouncy castle, and other activities within the Imagination Station area). With no steam train ticket, children’s entertainment will be at the marked prices.

Thomas Ride

$5 per person, or free upon showing your steam train ticketChildren under 2 years old ride free

Bulgy the Bus Ride

$5 per person Children under 2 years old ride free

Face Painting

$5 per person or free upon showing your steam train ticket

Main Steam and Diesel Trains TimetableNote: Departure times may vary from those shown, due to operational requirements

Depart
Glenbrook

Return
Glenbrook

Diesel: 9.30am

10.25am

Steam: 10.00am

10.55am

Diesel: 10.30am

11.25am

Steam: 11.00am

11.55am

Diesel: 11.30am

12.25pm

Steam: 12.00pm

12.55pm

Diesel: 12.30pm

1.25pm

Steam: 1.00pm

1.55pm

Diesel: 1.30pm

2.25pm

Steam: 2.00pm

2.55pm

Diesel: 2.30pm

3.25pm

Steam: 3.00pm

3.55pm

Diesel: 3.30pm

4.25pm

Steam: 4.00pm

4.55pm

Parking

Parking is available on-site at Glenbrook Vintage Railway.
Please ensure you park your car at least 30 minutes prior to your train departure time.
Unfortunately there are no public transport options as trains do not run to Waiuku.